Zhao Shuning came gracefully, her every step like a blooming lotus. Against the backdrop of the setting sun, she looked so bright and charming.
After someone closed the door, everyone finally got a clear look at her face. It was strong, bright, and extremely beautiful, but it had nothing to do with gentleness.
Zhao Shuning looked at the two people kneeling on the ground and said, "Don't worry, two guardians. I'm not interested in the position of the leader of Qianji Kill."
Immediately, dozens of people knelt down.
"Forgive us, elder. We really couldn't stop the young elder."
Ye Feng waved his hand, and those people retreated.
Could dozens of Five - Dao Spiritual Medicine Masters not stop a little girl?
"Old man, I told you before that I'm not interested in the leader position of Qianji Kill. You still insisted on forcing it on me. Isn't this a bit unfair?"
Hundreds of black - clothed men looked at Zhao Shuning in shock.
Ye Feng raised his eyes.
He said, "See? I said it would be difficult for this girl to take over this position."
Zhao Shuning walked onto the stage. Everyone's eyes followed her all the time.
She said, "Everyone, rest assured. Your Qianji Kill won't be destroyed in my hands."
Yan Feng and Yan Niao looked at each other.
How did the young elder know about their conversation?
"I'm sorry. My hearing is too good. You were arguing so loudly before. I got interested for a moment and listened carefully."
Excellent hearing? If her hearing was so good, her spiritual power must also be quite high.
Ye Feng looked at Zhao Shuning and said indulgently, "Little girl, why don't you go back to your room to rest?"
Only then did Zhao Shuning remember the real reason she came here.
Then she said, "Grandpa, I heard that at this time every year, several countries on the Nine - Continent Continent will send you some birthday gifts?"
"Counting the time, it's almost here."
"Grandpa has such a great influence. This year, I will definitely throw you a grand birthday party. But I have a small suggestion regarding the gifts."
Ye Feng's eyes curved slightly, as if smiling.
"Go ahead."
"Grandpa, you are the elder of Qianji Kill. I want you to make it clear that in the future, there should be no rare things stained with the blood of the beast world among your birthday gifts."
"Oh?"
Ye Feng looked at Yan Feng and Yan Niao.
Yan Feng understood and said, "Does the young elder mean the Blood - Crying Flower?"
"Is that tree that looks like a cherry tree called the Blood - Crying Flower?"
"Yes. There are also the Ape Rod, the Lion Grass, and such things. In previous years, we in Qianji Kill did accept quite a few of them."
Zhao Shuning said, "Do you, guardian, know how the Blood - Crying Flower comes about?"
"The Blood - Crying Flower is naturally watered with the blood of adult female mermaids. After this kind of flower grows into a big tree, it has illusions and can be used to set up formations to better protect the main pavilion of our Qianji Kill. This is also a gift from Lord Moyan, the leader of Loulan. May I ask, young elder, what's wrong with it?"
"What's wrong? Guardian, you've just said how the Blood - Crying Flower comes about, and you still ask me what's wrong? I'd like to ask, in the Jianghu, is Qianji Kill a heretical sect? Should we build the safety of our sect on countless blood?"
"If you want to achieve great things, there will be sacrifices."
Zhao Shuning naturally agreed with this statement. But this statement shouldn't be used in this situation.
Their prosperity shouldn't come at the cost of the decline of the female mermaid clan.
"So, as long as we want to achieve great things, we can ignore national righteousness, the lives of the common people, and even trample on others' self - esteem without a care?"
Yan Feng thought for a long time but couldn't find a single word to refute Zhao Shuning.
The young elder in front of him was not only good - looking but also extremely articulate. After just two rounds, he couldn't think of anything to say.
"Guardian, I'm not a saint, and I understand everyone's desire to protect Qianji Kill. But there are countless ways to protect Qianji Kill. I just think we shouldn't choose this one."
Yan Niao said, "Young elder, the Blood - Crying Flower was a gift from the leader of Loulan. It's not something we did. It has nothing to do with us."
"Nothing to do with us? Maybe not. That's why I'm suggesting here that in the future, our Qianji Kill will no longer accept such rare things obtained at the cost of the lives of the beast world. At least here, we can prevent many such things from happening. Grandpa, is that okay?"
"Of course it's okay."
"Elder, think twice. This matter needs further consideration. If we offend the leader of Loulan, I'm afraid it won't be so smooth for the people of Qianji Kill to act in Loulan in the future."
"Elder, think twice!"
Ye Feng looked at everyone. Then he looked at Yan Niao and said, "Yan Niao, Yan Niao, I've taught you so many things. Why did you only remember the phrase 'think twice'?"
"Elder—"
"Little girl, just do what you want to do."
Zhao Shuning said, "Grandpa, what they said is indeed right."
Yan Niao raised her head, seemingly in disbelief.
Wasn't the young elder's words self - contradictory? Wasn't she slapping herself in the face?
Zhao Shuning continued, "This matter is an order I issued in the capacity of the young elder. I will bear the consequences alone. If the leader of Loulan has any objections at that time, you can just say it was my idea. If he is dissatisfied, just let them come to me."
"This—"
"The young elder is delicate and precious. She can't bear such consequences."
Ye Feng laughed. There was a bit of schadenfreude in his laughter.
Looking at Zhao Shuning again, her face had changed a bit.
Saying she was delicate and precious wasn't a big deal, but coming from the mouth of Guardian Yan Niao, the words were full of provocation.
"I'll host Grandpa's birthday this year. I'll personally receive the birthday gifts from all the guests. This way, you should be at ease. I will never let this matter implicate Qianji Kill."
"Young elder, on that day when we entertain guests, the person who can represent the elder is not an ordinary person. If you go, people in the Jianghu may have many speculations about our Qianji Kill. They may think that our Qianji Kill is on the verge of decline, so we let a weak woman like you take on such an important role."
Now Zhao Shuning understood.
Yan Niao was indirectly saying that she was incompetent, had no ability to shoulder the responsibility of Qianji Kill, and had no right to make such an important decision on behalf of Qianji Kill.
"Guardian, do you mean that I'm unworthy?"
Zhao Shuning was still smiling, but every word she said was full of danger.
Ye Feng casually grabbed a handful of melon seeds and sat back in the main seat.
It was time to watch the show. The little girl was like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on. It was no wonder she was getting angry.